San Francisco Intl
San Francisco Intl (KSFO/SFO) serves San Francisco, United States. This is a major international airport with 4 runways (01L/19R, 01R/19L). Field elevation is 13 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: KSFO
- Name: San Francisco Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 37.618999
- Longitude: -122.375
- Elevation: 13 ft
- Country: United States
- Municipality: San Francisco
- IATA Code: SFO
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Distance from City: 19.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 01L/19R
- Designation: 01L/19R
- Dimensions: 7500 X 200
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 01R/19L
- Designation: 01R/19L
- Dimensions: 8648 X 200
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 10L/28R
- Designation: 10L/28R
- Dimensions: 11870 X 200
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), LOC, PRM
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 10R/28L
- Designation: 10R/28L
- Dimensions: 10602 X 200
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), LOC, PRM
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 120.500 MHz
- Ground: 121.800 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 113.700 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.flysfo.com/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: $5.90 per 1,000 lbs MTOW
- Parking Fee: $0.70 per 1,000 lbs MTOW per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Premium pricing reflects Bay Area costs. Signature Flight Support handles GA on the north field.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Higher than national average. Signature Flight Support FBO.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: eAPIS required. International Terminal (Terminal G) with full FIS. CBP for GA at Signature FBO with prior arrangement.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No formal curfew. Closely spaced parallel runways 28L/28R require special qualification for simultaneous approaches in IMC. Frequent fog and low ceilings reduce capacity.
Alternates
KOAK
- ICAO: KOAK
- Name: Metro Oakland Intl
- Distance (NM): 9.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.
KSJC
- ICAO: KSJC
- Name: Mineta San Jose Intl
- Distance (NM): 26.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.
KMRY
- ICAO: KMRY
- Name: Monterey Regional
- Distance (NM): 67.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.
KSMF
- ICAO: KSMF
- Name: Sacramento Intl
- Distance (NM): 74.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.
Airport Services
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United States Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at KSFO?
- The tower frequency at San Francisco Intl is 120.5 MHz.
- What fuel is available at KSFO?
- San Francisco Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does KSFO require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for San Francisco Intl (United States).